Parts of a wave Flashcards

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Parts of a Transverse Verse

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Crest: The highest level of a wave
wavelength: from one crest to another or trough
equilibrium: no movement or change of position.
amplitude: the distance from of a wave from the equilibrium to the crest or trough.
Trough: The lowest level of a wave

classic wave

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Parts of a longitudial wave

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Wavelength: from one refraction to another or compression
refraction: Lower density, or pressure of the a wave
compression: Highier density, or pressure of the a wave

slinky

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